2012 – the chancellor reflects the calls of our two year campaign by announcing in the Budget a reduction in the top rate of income taxto 45%.

2012 – as part of our our Olympic legacy activity we helped to create, and expand, CompeteFor – a free service that has enabled businesses to compete for contract opportunities linked to the 2012 Games. CompeteFor continues to be used in the supply chain of major capital infrastructure projects, such as Crossrail.

2008 – having campaigned for Crossrail since our inception, we are delighted when the government gives the go ahead for the project

2005 – we help galvanise business support for London’s successful Olympic and Paralympic Games bid, as a catalyst for regeneration in east London

2005 – we develop the New West End Company, the UK’s largest retail Business Improvement District that manages the improvement and promotion of Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street

2002 – London schools benefit from the teaching skills of hundreds of exceptional graduates, placed by Teach First, an initiative pioneered by London First

2000 – our work is instrumental in creating the executive office of the Mayor of London

1996 – we set out a 15 year transport strategy, agreed with other business organisations and borough associations, which has now been substantially implemented

1994 – we establish Think London, now London and Partners, to promote London to business audiences worldwide and encourage foreign direct investment